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RASHA ALQARNI

Jeddah (able to relocate )

Summary

Extensive experience (12+ Years) in the field of information technology, specializing in Cybersecurity, vulnerability management holds a master's degree in Cybersecurity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of the Vulnerability Management Unit

Cybersecurity Department-University of Jeddah
Jeddah
2022.11 - Current

(Vulnerability Management System):

  • Detect, prioritize, and mitigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and compliance issues .
  • Generate Periodic reports for critical vulnerability.
  • Conduct Web Scanning for web pages and platforms.
  • Vulnerability assessment.
  • Vulnerability Scanning.
  • Monitor, detect vulnerabilities and recommended Solution.

Cyber Security Specialist

Cybersecurity Department-University of Jeddah
jeddah
2022.11 - Current
  • Maintained logs of all security events. ( Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Solution)
  • Managed patching schedules for systems, kept them up to date against known vulnerabilities.
  • Reduced risk of cyber-attacks with proactive threat hunting.
  • Collaborated with IT team to develop incident response procedures.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments to identify potential weaknesses in the system.
  • Monitored computer networks, detected anomalies and resolved security breaches.

GRC

  • Developed disaster recovery plans for critical assets to keep services operational.
  • Developing a business continuity Plan based on ISO 22301 and Digital Government Authority standards (DGA).
  • Conducting Cyber Security Risk assessment and impact analysis.
  • Recommended mitigation plan to reduce identified risk.
  • Work on implementing Cybersecurity standards issued by NCA.
  • Work closely with other Business Units to ensure achieving all the requirements of the National Cybersecurity Authority.
  • Establishing policies and procedures related to cybersecurity at the University of Jeddah.

Information Technology specialist

Digital Transmission and IT Center in UJ
Jeddah, Mecca Region
2019.01 - 2022.10
  • Coordinated and allocated upgrade and update equipment.
  • Quickly resolved incidents and service requests for optimum productivity levels.
  • Provided timely and professional line support, including identification and resolution of all hardware and software issues.
  • Technical support for visual exams.
  • Design, implement and monitor web pages.
  • Conducted effective troubleshooting.
  • Established and troubleshot network and data communications systems.

Information Technology Specialist

king Abdulaziz University
2011.01 - 2018.12
  • Coordinated and allocated upgrade and update equipment.
  • Created troubleshooting manuals to facilitate swift problem-solving.
  • Worked closely with end-users to assess business requirements, support change and deliver high-quality customer experiences.
  • Provided remote support for functionality, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Responded to incidents on-site.
  • Monitored local network to optimize performance.
  • developed webpages.

Education

Bachelor's degree - computer science

King Abdelaziz University
01.2011

Master Degree - Cyber Security / College of Computer Science and Engineering

University Of Jeddah
Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
02.2021

Skills

  • Hardware and Software maintenance
  • vulnerability management
  • IBM Qradar(SIEM solution)
  • Scanning
  • Incident response management
  • Digital Forensics

Certification

  • CompTIA CySA+ / CompTIA
  • Penetration testing and Vulnerability Assessment / NCA
  • CompTIA Security+ 601 / Saudi Digital Academy.
  • Introduction to Cyber Security / Saudi Digital Academy.
  • IBM Qradar / Tuwaiq Academy.
  • IR / Tuwaiq Academy.

volunteering

  • Certificate of participation in the initiative to organize the Fifth Scientific Forum, which was held at the University of Jeddah on 3/27/2022
  • Contribute annually to technical support for the electronic exams process held at the University of Jeddah
  • Participation in Cybersecurity awareness campaigns at Jeddah University 2023 /2024

Timeline

Head of the Vulnerability Management Unit

Cybersecurity Department-University of Jeddah
2022.11 - Current

Cyber Security Specialist

Cybersecurity Department-University of Jeddah
2022.11 - Current

Information Technology specialist

Digital Transmission and IT Center in UJ
2019.01 - 2022.10

Information Technology Specialist

king Abdulaziz University
2011.01 - 2018.12

Bachelor's degree - computer science

King Abdelaziz University

Master Degree - Cyber Security / College of Computer Science and Engineering

University Of Jeddah
RASHA ALQARNI